Castles

CASTLES!British Castles
are trully magnificent! This comprehensive website explores the
complete history of British Castles. The Ancient History of
British Castles - The Causewayed Camps, Hillforts, Roman
Fortresses and the Burgh Castles. The Motte and Bailey Castles,
Norman, Medieval, Welsh Concentric Castles and English Castles!
Life in the castles - the parts of the castles - rooms, moats,
dungeons, death traps and murder holes! Medieval Weapons and
Siege warfare!

The Medieval
Period is one of the most popular periods in English History and
information and sections regarding Medieval food, entertainment,
clothing, occupations have been included.

Each section of
this site addresses all of the questions and provides
interesting facts and information about these great monuments to
bygone ages.

The 'flavour' and content of the different
sections of the site are briefly explained in the following text. The
Castles Sitemap provides full details of all of the
information and facts provided about the fascinating subject of castles!

Castles - Comprehensive Facts and Information

Please click the following link for more comprehensive facts and
information about all of the MedievalKings
and Queens in the Middle Agesand the famous events and lives of
people during the Middle Ages

Medieval CastlesEnglish Medieval Castles - a
really fascinating subject! Great stone fortresses providing a
stronghold, a haven of safety! The Medieval Castles built in the Middle
Ages saw many great battles. The old Medieval Castle
were a symbol of wealth and power and were often the centre of historic
battles and Medieval sieges! These great old castles were built for
Medieval warfare and defence. The life of the Kings, Queens,
Knights, Lords and Ladies were made comfortable by their servants.

Who built the Medieval
Castles? What
was their History?

What was life like in an
old English Medieval Castle? Who lived in such a castle? The Lords, the
Ladies and their servants. What was life like in different parts in the
castle?

What were the Interiors of
Medieval castles like? Plumbing? Lighting? Heating?

What was the furniture and
decorations like in a Medieval Castle?

Click the following link for
facts and information aboutMedieval Castlesand the lives and environment of the inhabitants!

The History of English Castles!The
English
castles, as we generally recognise them, was built of stone
during the Medieval era. But the history of the English castle goes
back to the Neolithic Period - the Stone Age! Understand the history of English Castles -
fascinating facts and information leading up to the
construction of the English Medieval Castle. The History of the English
castles, English Causewayed Camps / Enclosures and the history of
Stonehenge, the Hillforts, Roman forts and constructions and the Burgh
Castles built by Alfred the Great. Facts and information can be
accessed in the History of English
Castles. Discover the facts and info about the history of changing
populations, rulers and cultures and how these led to the construction of
castles.

The Normans & the Motte
and Bailey CastlesThe Battle of Hastings in 1066 marked the end of the Anglo Saxon Kings of
England and the Norman Invasion led by Duke William of Normandy. William
the Conqueror's strategy of utilising Pre-Built Norman Timber Castles with
Motte and Bailey structures played a highly successful role when he
conquered England. The early wooden Motte and Bailey castles were
gradually replaced with the stone Norman castles and Keeps. Facts and information can be
accessed in the Motte and Bailey
Castlessection. Discover the facts and info about the history and
construction of the Norman castle.

Welsh CastlesThe Welsh Medieval castles are the most famous fortresses in Britain.
Discover the History of the Welsh medieval castle. The History of King Edward I
& the Welsh Medieval Castles. Concentric Castles. Why and how the
castles were built, who commissioned them and the architect James of St
George. Famous Welsh castles
including Aberystwyth, Beaumaris, Builth, Caernarvon, Chirk, Conwy,
Denbigh,
Flint, Harlech and Rhuddlan. Facts and information can be
accessed in the Welsh Castlessection. Discover the facts and info about
the history and construction of Welsh castles and the fascinating
connection with Welsh mythology

Medieval Knights - the people who fought
for Castles!Medieval Knights and their ladies who lived in castles and fought for the
castle. The passage to Knighthood as a Page and
a Squire. The Medieval Knights armor and his weapons. The life of Medieval
Knights and their adherence to the Code of Chivalry and Courtly Love. Medieval Tournaments! Facts and information can be
accessed in the Medieval Knightssection.
Discover the facts and info about the life and duties of the Medieval
Knights who fought for their castle.

Medieval Castles Weapons and Warfare -
The Destruction of CastlesMedieval warfare include the massive
siege weapons designed to demolish the castle. Medieval Siege Weapons
including the Trebuchet, Ballista, Mangonel, Battering Ram & Siege
Towers. Facts and information can be
accessed in the Medieval Weapons
section. Discover the facts and info about the terrifying weapons of the Middle Ages
and how the castles was attacked!

The Medieval Period - The lives of the
people who lived in and around the CastlesInterest in the Medieval Castles naturally progresses to the people who lived
in and around them! People of the Medieval Period! What was the Feudal system which
dominated the lives of everyone who lived in and around the castle during the Medieval period? Who
were the Kings and Queens who owned the castle? Medieval Clothing,
Entertainment, Food and Drink, Occupations, Guilds, Medieval Names and
Musical Instruments. Facts and information can be
accessed in theMedieval Period section.
Discover the facts and info about the lives and occupations of the people
who lived in and around a castle during the Middle Ages!

Arthurian Legends, Castles and Myths! Fact or Fiction?
Think of castles and the
question that everyone asks - was Arthurian Legend Fact or Fiction? Did
the legendary stories, people and the castle at Camelot featured in Arthurian Legend actually
exist? Who was King Arthur, Merlin, Guinevere and the Knights of the Round
Table? The legend of Camelot. Learn about the facts and also about the Medieval 'Spin Doctors'! Facts and information can be
accessed in the Arthurian Legendsection.

English CastlesThere are many famous Castles in England. Learn about the Architecture and
design of the most famous English castles and their bloody history. The
most famous of the English castles have been featured

Windsor Castle

Warwick Castle

The most Famous English Castle

Facts and information can be
accessed in the English Castlessection.
Discover the facts and info about these famous English castles and their
bloody history of death, execution and torture! A list of Irish castles is
also detailed in this section

Parts of
Medieval Castles -
Moats and Dungeons!
The many different parts of the Middle Ages Castle that were essential for ensuring a
safe retreat against intrusion or invasion. Discover the facts about all
of the
different parts of the castle! Most people have heard about the
drawbridge, murder holes and dungeons but what about the other parts of
the castle?
Facts and information can be
accessed in the Parts of a Castlesection. Discover the facts and info about all the different parts of the castle including definitions, origins and purpose

The Tower of London - the Most Famous of
all the Castles!
The Tower of London is the most famous Medieval English
castle. Its bloody history encompasses some of the most important events
in English history. there is extensive Information about the
most important of all English castles. The History,
Timeline, Prisoners, Executions
and Beheading, famous prisoners, Legends of
the Tower, the Ravens, Traitor's Gate, the Crown Jewels and
the Ghosts who
were reputed to haunt the Tower of London - the most
important and famous of all the castles in Britain. Facts and information can be
accessed in the Tower of Londonsection.
Discover the facts and info about this famous English castle and its
bloody history of death, execution and torture!

Architecture
of CastlesLearning about the different periods of architecture will enable an
immediate recognition of when a castle was built and who built the
structure. This is particularly important for anyone who has an interest
in Castles - which is why the 'Architecture' section has been featured on
a Castle website!
Neolithic, Iron and Bronze Age,
Roman ,
Romanesque,
Gothic. All styles of Architecture which influence the design and
construction of castles. Facts and information can be
accessed in Architecture.
Discover the facts and info about the changing designs in
architecture and how these changes influenced the construction
of the castles.

Castles
Each section of this Castle site
addresses all of the questions and provides interesting facts and
information about these great monuments to bygone times. The
Castles Timeline and Sitemap
provides full details of all of the information and facts provided about
the fascinating subject of castles!For additional facts and information about the
Middle Ages please click:Medieval Life and
Times